Juan Yagüe
Spanish Nationalist general nicknamed "Butcher of Badajoz" / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Yagüe and the second or maternal family name is Blanco.
Juan Yagüe y Blanco, 1st Marquis of San Leonardo de Yagüe (19 November 1891 – 21 October 1952) was a Spanish military officer during the Spanish Civil War, one of the most important in the Nationalist side. He became known as the "Butcher of Badajoz" (Carnicero de Badajoz) because he ordered thousands killed, including wounded Republican soldiers in the hospital.
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Birth name | Juan Yagüe y Blanco |
Nickname(s) | Butcher of Badajoz |
Born | (1891-11-19)19 November 1891 San Leonardo de Yagüe, Kingdom of Spain |
Died | 21 October 1952(1952-10-21) (aged 60) Burgos, Francoist Spain |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Spain (1907–1931) Spanish Republic (1931–1936) Francoist Spain (1936–1952) |
Service/ | Spanish Army Spanish Legion |
Years of service | 1907–1952 |
Rank | Captain General |
Commands held | Military Commander of Melilla Captain General of the VI Military Region |
Battles/wars | Rif War Spanish Civil War |
Awards | Military Medal |
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